Oda Secretly Revealed How to Defeat the Holy Knights’ Immortality—Fans Missed This Clue!

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This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf arc.

Summary

  • The Holy Knights are confirmed to be immortal, making them powerful enemies in One Piece.
  • To counter their immortality, one must find and destroy the Abyss Mark on their bodies.
  • Advanced Conqueror’s Haki can nullify the Abyss Mark, potentially rendering the Holy Knights vulnerable.

I’ve just witnessed the unveiling of some formidable adversaries in the Elbaf arc of “One Piece”, colloquially known as the Holy Knights. Previously hinted at by Dragon, these powerful figures have now stepped into the limelight, serving as the principal antagonists for Elbaf. Their peculiar abilities, showcased throughout the arc, have left fans in awe.

Regarding the Holy Knights, an exceptional ability sets them apart from others, and that is their immortality. Although they are undeniably powerful, much of their strength can be traced back to this immortality, as was explicitly stated in One Piece chapter 1148. However, the origin and mechanics of this power remain shrouded in mystery. Yet, it’s possible that the creator, Oda, has hinted at its potential vulnerabilities for the fans to decipher.

The Immortality Of The Holy Knights Is Revealed By Oda

  • The Holy Knights Are Confirmed To Be Immortal
  • Gunko, Sommers, and Killingham Are Monsters

I once witnessed a remarkable scene in the world of One Piece, where Gunko, a formidable character, was subtly hinted to possess an extraordinary ability – Immortality. In an unexpected turn of events during an exchange with Usopp, her body was nearly decimated by his Bug Grass Bomb. To the astonishment of many viewers, she miraculously regenerated, leaving us in awe. This wasn’t the first time such power had been exhibited; in the Egghead arc, we saw Saint Saturn and other Elders exhibit this extraordinary ability as well.

It’s no use fighting them. These guys are immortal! — Luffy

In this particular scenario, it wasn’t unexpected that the Five Elders were immortal since fans had already formed an understanding about their immortality. However, the immortality of the Holy Knights was less anticipated because not many knew about it prior. The 1146th chapter of One Piece clarified this for Gunko, while the 1147th chapter made Saul explicitly declare that all members of the Holy Knights possess immortality. This revelation aligns with their superiority and rank above ordinary Celestial Dragons in terms of power and hierarchy within the series.

In the world of One Piece, all the Holy Knights viewers have encountered, including Shamrock Figarland, Gunko, Saint Sommers, and Killingham, are eternally alive. However, since the series’ lore has not yet shown us how this immortality can be defeated, fans are eagerly waiting for more clues from Oda. These hints could potentially play a significant role in the upcoming plot developments as we continue our journey through One Piece.

The Counter To The Immortality Lies In The Abyss Summoning Circle

The Abyss Mark Gives The Holy Knights Power

In a less conspicuous manner, author Oda disclosed the title of the Summoning Circle employed by the Five Elders and the Holy Knights during the Elbaf arc. Upon the summons of Sommers and Killingham to Elbaf, Gunko mentioned that only those bearing a specific emblem could traverse the Abyss. Evidently, the Holy Knights possess this mark on their bodies, enabling them to pass through the Abyss. The Abyss, it appears, is somehow linked to Imu. To break the immortality of the Five Elders, it seems the only solution will be to find a way to eliminate or remove the Abyss mark, thereby cutting ties with Imu. However, the challenge lies in determining how this emblem can be eradicated so as to disconnect from Imu, which is the hardest aspect of the conflict.

Robin, Chopper, take cover! These are the Sacred Warriors, familiar faces to me. They seem invincible. It doesn’t look like we stand a chance, Saul warns us.

As an ardent seeker, I’m convinced that the key to defeating the invincible Holy Knights lies in uncovering the Mark of the Abyss etched upon their physical form. This enigmatic symbol must then be eliminated, and it seems only the potent Haki can effectively excise this mark from their bodies. Once eradicated, the immortal aura surrounding them will dissipate, rendering the Holy Knights susceptible to ordinary attacks.

Conqueror’s Haki Can Seemingly Nullify The Abyss Mark

One apparent weakness in Oda’s portrayal of the Abyss appears to be its vulnerability to Advanced Conqueror’s Haki, particularly when wielded at a very high level. For example, Joy Boy successfully used his Conqueror’s Haki to neutralize the powers associated with the Abyss mark and send the Five Elders back to Marijoa, thereby cancelling their summonings and even restoring them from their Yokai forms. Essentially, a powerful user of Conqueror’s Haki might be able to counteract the effects of Immortality as well.

In just two weeks, the latest One Piece chapter (number 1148) will be released! Typically, new chapters are published on Sundays. For our friends in Japan, this means the chapter will come out at 12AM JST on Monday. However, most international readers can expect to access it on May 11. Mark your calendars, as that’s when One Piece Chapter 1148 officially drops! And the best part? You can read it for free on Manga Plus. Enjoy the adventure!

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2025-04-30 01:04